1st November 2017
Mountain Rescue urges hillwalkers to wear bright clothing
After an orange survival bag played an important role in locating a lost walker, Dundonnell Mountain Rescue have urged walkers to avoid dark clothing in the hills
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31st October 2017
Events news: Brutal conditions for 50th anniversary of the OMM
The 50th anniversary of the OMM was a huge success – but brutal conditions tested competitors, maintaining the race's legendary reputation
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30th October 2017
Blogger Network featured post: the Desecration of the Scottish Hills by Andy Howell
In today's Blogger Network post, Andy Howell makes sobering observations about industrial developments in the Scottish Highlands
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30th October 2017
Book review: Wild Guide Scotland: Hidden Places, Great Adventures and the Good Life
John Chivall reviews a new guidebook to the Highlands and Islands
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30th October 2017
Events news: an evening with mountaineer Nigel Vardy, fundraising for Mountain Heritage Trust
West Yorkshire Scouts present an evening with Nigel Vardy. All funds raised go to the Mountain Heritage Trust
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27th October 2017
Events news: Berghaus unveil packed programme at Kendal Mountain Festival
Berghaus to host an evening of outdoor film premieres (including Bonington: Mountaineer) and a night navigation course at this year's Kendal Mountain Festival
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27th October 2017
Poll: 64% in favour of World Heritage Site status proposal for Skye
News that Skye could seek dual World Heritage Site status has received a broadly positive response in an online poll conducted by The Great Outdoors
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26th October 2017
Mountains in Mind photography exhibition raises £2,000 for Ramblers Scotland
A photography exhibition raising awareness of the benefits of walking for mental health and wellbeing has raised £2,000 for Ramblers Scotland
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26th October 2017
Dual World Heritage Site status could be proposed for Skye to attract tourist funding
The Highland Council has published a paper suggesting UNESCO World Heritage Site status could be sought for Skye to attract funding for improvements
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25th October 2017
Shelter Stone: a mountain bothy book that could save your life
200 copies of Shelter Stone have been hidden in bothies worldwide – a 66-page newsprint publication that might just save a life, even if it means setting fire to it
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24th October 2017
Why are British backpackers heading to Scandinavia?
Alex Roddie investigates the wilder charms of backpacking in the Scandinavian wilderness – and why you should consider it for your next big trip
